Women Artists in Britain between the Wars

Between the two World Wars (1919 - 1939), British women artists made significant contributions to the art world, often reflecting the social changes and challenges of the era. Their work spanned a variety of themes, including war, gender roles, and societal transformation.

Many women used their art to challenge societal expectations. The contributions of British women artists between the wars were groundbreaking but often overlooked in mainstream art history. Efforts to restore their rightful place continue through exhibitions, research, and public collections that celebrate their achievements.

This period marked a transformative era for women in art, showcasing their resilience, creativity, and ability to adapt to changing societal landscapes while leaving a lasting impact on British cultural history. Women such as Dame Laura Knight or the great photographer Olive Edis, the unforgettable Evelyn Dunbar “land girls”, or the refined art of Doris and Anna Zinkeisen.

How to book this event:

No booking is required. Please arrive before 7.20pm to allow time to sign in. For non-members we suggest a donation of £8 per lecture.

The lecture will also be available to TAS members via Zoom.

THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER

Professor Maria Chester

Maria Chester studied Fine Arts and Art History. She is a Professor on Pre-Columbian Art. She is multilingual and enjoys travelling. She taught in several South American universities as well as private institutions. She is a Senior Lecturer and she is also tutoring annual courses on Art History for BEA - Berwick Educational Association. She also works for Berwick Visual Arts delivering conferences linked to art exhibitions complemented with guided tours in Berwick upon Tweed, England. In May 2018, she was made a Visiting Research Fellow at CAUA Research Centre for International Elderly Education, Shanghai, China. She became an Accredited Lecturer of The Arts Society in October 2018. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina but travelled the world and is multilingual and she can lecture in Spanish (her mother tongue). Since 2003, Maria has lived in the Scottish Borders.